2006-10-02 06:22:47 · 12 answers · asked by nyc1179 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
A pillow case is something that you would actually sleep on, whereas a pillow sham is something meant to be decorative, not necessarily something you'd sleep on. Pilow cases would typically be made of the same material as sheets (cotton, silk, etc.), and pillow shams can be made of all sorts of decorative materials, many times even matching the comforter exactly.
2006-10-02 06:27:06 · answer #1 · answered by Holly Mig 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A pillow case covers the pillow, a pillow sham can go over the pillow case & is a decorative cover for the pillow - it may match the spread/comforter on the bed.
2006-10-02 06:30:50 · answer #2 · answered by curiousgeorge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pillow case is a simple cover for the pillow that you use while sleeping; it seldom has elaborate decorations on it. A pillow sham is a more decorative covering for the pillow that goes over the pillow case during the day; it probably matches the bedspread or comforter on the bed, and is often far more elaborate than a pillow case, with embroidery, quilting, pleats/ruffles,etc.
2006-10-02 06:27:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sham has a border and the opening is in the middle so that the pillow can not fall out as it could with a pillow case
2006-10-02 06:25:47 · answer #4 · answered by 6bits 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A pillow case is the covering that you actually sleep on. A pillow sham is usually a decorative covering that you only put on the bed once it is made. For example, I have four full size pillows on my bed. Two have pillow cases. These are the two that my hubby and I sleep on. Then I have two that have pillow shams on them. The shams match my comforter. We only put those pillows on the bed when it is made.
Hope that helps!
2006-10-02 06:26:51 · answer #5 · answered by cherub2031 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sham is decorative, often has a border on all sides, has a zipper, instead of an open end, etc
Pillow case is just a cloth bag for the pillow
2006-10-02 06:25:17 · answer #6 · answered by Clarkie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A pillow case is for a pillow that is used for sleeping. A pillow sham is decorative. It isn't for sleeping.
2006-10-02 06:26:14 · answer #7 · answered by Rookie131 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a pillow sham is for decorating on top of the bed. the pillow case is for sleeping on when you are in bed.
2006-10-02 16:40:50 · answer #8 · answered by gayle g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PILLOW CASE OPENS AT THE SIDE FOR A PILLOW. A PILLOW SHAM OPENS IN THE MIDDLE ON THE BACKSIDE FOR A PILLOW,IT'S ALSO JUST FOR DECORATION TO GIVE YOUR BED A LAYERED PILLOW EFFECT.
2006-10-02 18:58:41 · answer #9 · answered by HADITDUN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What the ppl above me said.
Not to mention, pillow shams aren't nearly as comfy as a pillow case.
2006-10-02 06:26:44 · answer #10 · answered by seraphim_pwns_u 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋